Undergraduate Physics at The Ohio State University

Degrees in Physics at the Ohio State University

Physics curriculae are highly dependent on the order in which courses are taken. To
help you plan, below is an example of a 4-year class schedule for Option C. Note: A minimum of 181 total hours is required for graduation in the College
of Arts and Sciences for students entering after AU07. The total required hours are 191 for students entering before AU07. If the physics and math plus electives plus GEC do not add up to 181 (191 for prior to AU07) hours, the difference should be
made up with additional free electives.

OPTION C:
Biophysics & Biomedical Physics Sample Curriculum

Year

Autumn

Winter

Spring

1

Physics 131* (5)

Physics 132* (5)

Physics 133* (5)

Math 151 (5)

Math 152 (5)

Math 153 (5)

CS&E 202 (4)

2

Physics 261 (4)

Physics 262 (4)

Physics 263 (4)

Physics 295 (1)

Physics 416 (4)

Math 254 (5)

Math 513 (3)

Math 415 (4)

Chemistry 121 (5)

Chemistry 122 (5)

Chemistry 123 (5)

3

Physics 555 (4)

Physics 596 (3)

Biology 113 (5)

Physics 631 (4)

Physics 632 OR 656 OR 517

Tech Elective

Chem 251 (5)

Chem 252 (5)

Tech Elective

4

Physics 621 (4)

Physics 622 (4) (if 632 or 656 or 517 was not taken)

Physics 616 (4)

* Math 151 is a pre-req for Physics 131. This pre-req is waived for Physics and Engineering Physics majors ONLY if Math 151 is taken concurrently with
Physics 131. The same is true for Physics 132 (with Math 152) and Physics 133 (with Math 153).